SHSCT_Clinical Sister - Cancer Unit Band 6

Job details

• Branch: Craigavon Area Hospital (SHSCT)
• Location: Craigavon Area Hosp-Main Building
• Directorate: Surgery & Clinical Services
• Functional Area: IM&WH & Cancer & Clinical Division
• Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Opening Date: 08/05/26
• Closes: Fri, 22 May 2026 @ 4:00 PM
• Interview Dates: TBC

Notes

Mandeville Unit If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE

Clinical Sister

BAND

Band 6

DIRECTORATE

Surgery & Clinical Services

INITIAL LOCATION

Mandeville Unit

REPORTS TO

Ward Sister

ACCOUNTABLE TO

Lead Nurse for Cancer Services

JOB SUMMARY

In order to meet the overall mission of the Trust, the post holder will

Support the Ward Sister in her general management function and in the co-ordination of high quality services to patients and relatives.

Under the direction of the Ward Sister, lead in the development of all aspects of nursing within the unit, through the professional development of nursing staff, the implementation of evidence based practice and clinical audit.

Function as a principal support to the Ward Sister, who has continuing responsibility and deputising for the Ward Sister in her absence.

In particular, the post holder will have delegated responsibility for

The development and supervision of clinical practice.

The assessment, development, implementation and evaluation or nursing programmes and standards of care.

Teaching and supervision of nursing staff and health care support workers.

The co-ordination of high quality patient focused care.

Ensure that staff comply with professional and clinical policies, guidelines and protocols.

Provide professional, managerial and clinical policies, guidelines and protocols.

Provide professional, managerial and clinical leadership in the planning development and delivery of services.

Plan to deliver effective patient focused services which meet local, regional and national requirements.

Promote and monitor safe and effective care.

Enhance the patient/client experience.

Contribute to the delivery of the organisation objectives.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will focus and lead on the following key areas within the organisation’s framework

Ensure safe and effective practice

1.1 Professional, ethical and legal

Adhere to DHSSPS and NMC Guidelines for practice requirements and standards for example, safe handling, administration, storage and custody of medicinal products.

Adhere to Trust guidelines, policies and procedures and comply with nursing strategy.

Ensure that organisational goals are reflected in own and service objectives and in unit/development plans.

Contribute to the development of the Trusts policies and strategies where appropriate.

Maintain own professional and personal development in accordance with the NMC Codes (2008), standards and professional guidelines.

Establish and maintain relationship basis within the patient, relatives and carers in the provision of care and services.

Provide timely information at all stages of the patient pathway ensuring that individual needs are met and address any issues identified.

Ensure appropriate systems are developed and operational to facilitate the dissemination of information within the team.

Adhere to the Data Protection Act (1998).

Maintain effective records management ensuring all documentation written or electronic is managed as per HSC Trust and NMC (2009) guidelines.

Adhere to the Code of Conduct for HSC Managers, as per Human Resource Policies and Procedures. Ensure Risk management arrangements are in place with the ward/department.

Arrange and coordinate investigations in a timely manner.

1.2 Evidence Based Practice

Promote a culture of research and evidence based practice within the unit to enhance person-centred care.

Ensure evidence based care is provided to agreed standards.

Act as a change agent, developing clinically effective practice through the effective utilization and integration of evidence.

Participate in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures and protocols.

Create an environment which supports a culture of life-long learning and reflective practices for staff.

Ensure system and processes are in place to support effective mentoring of relevant staff.

1.3 Environment

Maintain a safe and clean environment for staff, patients/clients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection, risk management and critical independent reporting.

Ensure staff awareness of environmental issues and take appropriate action as per HSC Trust policy.

Participate in the analysis, assessment and management of actual and potential risks to health and well-being.

Ensure safe and effective use of equipment as per HSC Trust Policy.

Ensure near misses, incidents, accidents and faulty devices are recorded, reported, investigated and learning disseminated as per HSC Trust Policy.

Maintain a Risk Register incorporating generic clinical and non-clinical risks in the unit as per HSC Trust Policy.

1.4 Multi-Professional Working

Establish systems and processes to ensure communication and continuity of patient/client care, liaising with multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams and community services.

Enhance the Patient/Client experience

Person-Centred Care

Develop and maintain a culture of person-centred care within the service.

Promote a caring environment where equality and diversity issues are respected and patients/clients and their carers are enabled to be partners in their care.

Develop strategies for communication between staff, patients/clients, relatives and their carers, showing awareness of barriers to understanding.

Facilitate communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team, and across care settings.

Coordination of the Patient/Client Journey

Ensure the safety and quality of the patient’s/client’s journey by effective planning and co-ordination at all stages of the pathway including the smooth transition to other areas.

Enhance the patient experience through the provision of information and support throughout the journey.

Patient/Client Involvement

Identify opportunities for meaningful involvement of patients and carers in relation to the development of care and services.

Ensure effective systems are in place to gain patient and carers feedback on their experience of care.

Ensure patient involvement in the design and redesign of services.

Ensure compliments and complaints are managed in line with HSC Trust policy including the dissemination of shared learning.

3.0 Education

Identify own educational needs through performance appraisal with the Ward sister.

Assist the Ward sister in actively encouraging professional development of staff, and facilitate staff to work towards and complete nursing revalidation.

Assist the Ward sister in identifying staff training needs to meet existing and developing services.

RAISING CONCERNS - RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency.

The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to

Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.

Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff.

Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example

Smoke Free policy

IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct

standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour

Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.

Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.

All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the [org name] policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.

Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.

Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.

This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE AND BAND Clinical Sister, Band 6

DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE Mandeville Unit / Surgery & Clinical Services

SALARY

HOURS

Ref No: Sept 2025

Notes to applicants

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.

Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor

Criteria

Method of Assessment

Experience

A minimum of 3 years post-registration experience within a dedicated Haematology/Oncology setting.

Experience of having taken responsibility for the management of a ward or department.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Qualifications/ Registration

Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the live NMC Adult Register

Hold a relevant diploma / degree

Hold a qualification in Oncology/Haematology at level 2/3 or

have completed a course in the Administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies

Shortlisting by Application Form

Other

Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

Shortlisting by Application Form

SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:

Skills / Abilities

Be conversant with current professional issues in relation to nursing.

Ability to influence and manage change, including the promotion of evidence based practice.

Have effective communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full.

Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Demonstrate experience in service development/improvement.

Demonstrate experience of leadership and independent decision making.

Provide evidence of managing an operational team.

Provide evidence of continuous personal and professional development.

Interview

Knowledge

Have a sound knowledge of changing trends within Health and Social Care.

Interview

If this post is being sought on secondment then the individual MUST have the permission of their line manager IN ADVANCE of making application.

As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.

Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment

THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times